How to Screen Record on Mac | QuickTime & Screenshot Toolbar Tutorial

Mac's QuickTime Player or Screenshot Toolbar simplifies screen capture. Step-by-step instructions accompany each method.

Option 1: Screenshot Toolbar (macOS Mojave+)

MacOS Mojave introduces the Screenshot Toolbar, a more sophisticated screen recorder.Launch the Screenshot Toolbar.

To open the bottom screenshot toolbar, press Command + Shift + 5.

• Option 2: Record Screen

Snapshot and record options are on the toolbar. Select one of two screen recording choices.

Full-screen recording: Click the recording icon to record the full screen.

If you want to record just portion of your screen, click the dashed rectangle symbol with a recording button. You may then drag to capture the area. Configure Extra Settings

• Option 3: More options are available under Options:

Conserve: Place your recording on your desktop, documents, or clipboard.

Timer: Recording begins with a 5-, 10-, or none-second timer.

Choose the internal or attached microphone to capture sounds.

Display Float Thumbnail: To quickly preview the recording after recording, activate a thumbnail preview in the bottom-right corner.

• Option 4: Record step 

Set up screen recording by clicking Record. Click Start Recording after dragging and selecting the area to record.

• Option 5 :Stop Recording

Press Command + Control + Esc or click Stop in the top-right menu bar to stop recording.

Step 6: Recording Save

When recording stops, a thumbnail may display in the bottom-right corner. Check, trim, or save the recording by clicking it. Automatic file saving occurs at your specified location.

Option 2: QuickTime

When using QuickTime Player, screen recording is simple. Launch QuickTime.

Launch QuickTime Player from your Applications folder or Spotlight (Type “QuickTime Player” and hit Command + Space).New Screen Recording File > New Screen Recording in QuickTime.

Step 3 :Audio Configuration (Optional)

Slight recording window appears. For speech or external sound recording, click the downward arrow (caret) adjacent to the Record button to pick a microphone.

We won't record audio.

For Macs, use the internal microphone to capture audio.

Step 4: Record 

Then click Record. Click anywhere on the screen to record the full screen.

Select a portion of the screen to record, then click Start Recording.

Stop 5: Recording

Press Command + Control + Esc or click Stop in the menu bar to stop recording.

Step 6: Recording Save

Once you finish recording, QuickTime Player opens the file for evaluation. Navigate to File > Save and name and locate it.

Key Points:

Screencapture resolution: Files are huge yet high-quality recordings. If required, compress files using HandBrake.

Recording location: In the Options menu, you may modify the Screenshot Toolbar's default Mac save. Save QuickTime recordings to the place you choose.

1. What is the process of recording a screen on a Mac?

Select “New Screen Recording” from the File menu to record your Mac screen using the Screenshot Toolbar (Command + Shift + 5) or QuickTime Player.

2. Can I capture audio when screen recording on a Mac?

Both QuickTime and the Screenshot Toolbar can capture microphone sounds. BlackHole or Soundflower are needed to record system audio.

3. Where are my Mac screen recordings placed?

Screenshot Toolbar recordings default to the Desktop. Options on the toolbar allow location changes. Finish recording using QuickTime and pick a save place.

4. Can I record less of my Mac screen?

Both QuickTime Player and the Screenshot Toolbar may capture a specified screen area. Choose “Record Selected Portion” in the Screenshot Toolbar.

5. Mac screen recordings are kept in what format?

Most video programs and editors support.mov screen recordings on Macs.